Miami offering free shuttles to World Cup matches to reduce traffic

• Miami-Dade County will provide free game-day shuttle service to World Cup matches in an attempt to reduce traffic congestion and demand for parking.
• The county announced that verified ticket holders will have access to free transportation from four different “hubs."
• Seats will be “first-come, first-served,” according to a press release.

Miami-Dade County will provide free game-day shuttle service to World Cup matches.

The county announced that verified ticket holders will have access to free transportation from four different “hubs” – The Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Plaza Metrorail Station, the Golden Glades Multimodal Transit Station, the Aventura Brightline Station and the Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino.

Seats will be “first-come, first-served,” according to a May 8 press release.

“Our focus is on helping fans travel safely and efficiently on game days and throughout their visit, while minimizing impacts on residents and the surrounding community,” said Stacy Miller, Director and CEO of the Department of Transportation and Public Works. “The Miami Game Day Express hubs are designed to connect riders across multiple transportation systems and provide a reliable, convenient path to the stadium.”

The idea is to reduce traffic congestion, as well as parking demand near the Hard Rock Stadium. Parking passes for matches at the venue were available only to ticket holders, with some costing upwards of $200.

Where to board the free World Cup shuttles

• Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Plaza Metrorail Station, located at 6205 N.W. 27th Ave. in Miami
• Golden Glades Multimodal Transit Station, located at 16000 N. State Road 9 in Miami
• Aventura Brightline Station, located at 19796 W. Dixie Highway in Miami
• Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino, located at 1 Seminole Way in Hollywood

What dates will the FIFA World Cup 2026 be in Florida?

Miami is set to host seven matches at the Hard Rock Stadium. Here are the dates:

• Saudi Arabia v Uruguay | Group Stage | Monday, June 15
• Uruguay v Cabo Verde | Group Stage | Sunday, June 21
• Brazil v Scotland | Group Stage | Wednesday, June 24
• Colombia v Portugal | Group Stage | Saturday, June 27
• Match 86 | Round of 32 | Friday, July 3
• Match 99 | Quarter-final | Saturday, July 11
• Match 103 | Bronze final | Saturday, July 18

How to watch the 2026 FIFA World Cup

In the United States, Fox holds the broadcast rights for the entire tournament, according to USA TODAY.

NBCUniversal will air the Spanish-language rights, and Bell Media will broadcast the games in Canada.

Sarah Perkel is a South Florida Connect Reporter for the USA TODAY Network's Florida Connect team. You can get all of Florida’s best content directly in your inbox each weekday day by signing up for the free newsletter, Florida TODAY.